Monday started off with the Pittsburgh Penguins taking to the ice for practice at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry. At 1:15 p.m., though, the excitement from hockey being on the cusp of a return took a backseat as the Penguins announced some disheartening news: Sidney Crosby has been diagnosed with a concussion. Details: https://t.co/hJRXGdKcnzpic.twitter.com/kvcoH6zrJa — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 10, 2016 Oh man, not again. Head coach Mike Sullivan confirmed to the ... Read More
Pens VP of Hockey Operations shares Stanley Cup with community
When the time came for Jason and Christy Karmanos to spend the day with the Stanley Cup, their first thought was to find a way to say thanks to a community that welcomed and embraced their family after Jason was hired to be the VP of Hockey operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2014. OK, so that's not entirely true. They did first take the time to share an ice cream sundae out of the world's most famous championship trophy with their four daughters - Ella, Kayla, Anna and ... Read More
How would you spend a day with the Stanley Cup?
Recently, pictures have popped up all over social media as Penguins players such as Phil Kessel and Sidney Crosby got to take the Stanley Cup for an entire day to do whatever they please. Today's EN Assists: Noted jerk Phil Kessel was a jerk and shared the Stanley Cup with kids: https://t.co/OeuYvjhVU9pic.twitter.com/TaWe0T74HE — Seth Rorabaugh (@emptynetters) July 19, 2016 It's Sidney Crosby's turn with the Cup — so where did he take it? Tim Hortons was one stop ... Read More
Penguins re-sign Schultz to 1-year deal
This morning, general manager Jim Rutherford announced that defenseman Justin Schultz would remain with the Pittsburgh Penguins for one more year after signing a one-year, $1.4 million contract. In total, Schultz finished playing in 33 games - both regular and post-season - with Pittsburgh, contributed a total of 12 points (1 G, 11 A) and was a major part of the team's championship run. This signing adds some much needed depth at the blue line and brings back an elusive and fast-paced player ... Read More
GM Jim Rutherford inks three-year extension with Penguins
When Jim Rutherford was brought in to be the new general for the Pittsburgh Penguins, it was thought to be a stop-gap move. After a letdown first season on the job with then-head coach Mike Johnston manning duties behind the bench, Rutherford turned the Penguins into a Stanley Cup-caliber team. It played out on the ice, too, as the Penguins defeated the San Jose Sharks for their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history. As the NHL free agency opens up, it was Rutherford who inked the first ... Read More
Penguins announce preseason schedule, will open season against Capitals
After enjoying the week basking in their Stanley Cup Final win over the San Jose Sharks, it's almost time to get back to business for the Penguins, as the offseason decisions on who stays and who goes have to be made soon. Before the big free agency decisions get made, the Penguins will at least know when they will raise their championship banner, as the team announced on Monday that they will open the 2016-2017 season at home against the Washington Capitals on Thursday, October 13. The ... Read More
City of Pittsburgh prepares for potential historic night
The Penguins could win the Stanley Cup tonight and fans, the city’s Public Works Department and businesses are all gearing up for what could be a momentous evening. No major Pittsburgh sports team has clinched a championship at home since 1960, and the town is bubbling over with excitement. Around 19,000 fans are expected to attend Game 5 tonight, and a similar number are anticipated to gather outside Consol Energy Center to watch the game. If the Pens win tonight, a celebration will erupt ... Read More
Pens preview: The Stanley Cup will be won in Pittsburgh tonight
Pittsburgh Penguins The time has finally come. With only hours until the puck drops, Consol Energy gets the chance to see its first ever Stanley Cup being raised. In their last game, the Penguins controlled the pace of play and did not hesitate in shooting the puck. In tonight's game, coach Mike Sullivan has the chance to put his stamp on the franchise and prove that he is the man for the job, if he hasn't done that already. "I've told these guys from day one that we believe in this ... Read More
Kessel, Hagelin key to Penguins run
Pittsburgh Penguins players Phil Kessel and Carl Hagelin are both new to the city for the 2015-16 season. This postseason, the duo has become a valuable asset to the team, who have helped to lead them to the Stanley Cup Final. Kessel has 59 points this season, 26 goals and 33 assists. Hagelin has 27 points, 10 goals and 17 assists. Individually, they are a mix of speed of shot accuracy, but together they are a dynamic duo. Phil Kessel Kessel began his NHL career with the Boston ... Read More
Pens one win from Stanley Cup with Game 4 victory over Sharks
In Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals Monday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins escaped victoriously in a close and high-intensity match. Evgeni Malkin, Eric Fehr and Ian Cole all scored and helped Pittsburgh swim past the Sharks, 3-1. The Penguins are now one win away from the Stanley Cup. After a shaky Game 3, rookie goalie Matt Murray was unbelievable in Game 4, making 20 saves on 21 shots. The third period was huge for Murray, stopping 11 of 12 shots. In the third period, the Sharks played more ... Read More